Introduction
Leading maritime service provider received a fifteen year order from Visakhapatnam Port Authority for operation, maintenance and technical management of one ASTDS-GTTP Green Tug valued at ₹384.33 crore.
Share price movement of Knowledge Marine
On November 19, 2025, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd opened at ₹2,698.95, down 0.60% from its previous close of ₹2,715.25. The stock touched a high of ₹2,780.00 (2.38%) and a low of ₹2,693.45 (0.80%) during the session. By 12:21 PM, it was trading at ₹2,726.75, marking a 0.42% increase for the day, with a full market capitalization of ₹2,945.16 crore.
KMEW Wins ₹384 Crore Tug Contract
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited has received a Letter of Award from Visakhapatnam Port Authority for operating and managing one ASTDS-GTTP Green Tug. The contract is valued at ₹384.33 crore including taxes.
The order will run for 15 years and covers manning, operation, maintenance, and full technical management. This is KMEW’s second long-term order for a Green Tug from government authorities.
The Green Tug uses advanced battery systems with zero-emission technology. KMEW expects efficiency gains through bulk procurement and standardized processes across both tugs. The company is positioned for future green-tug tenders in India.
Ace investor holding in Knowledge Marine
Ashish Kacholia holds a 2.78% stake in Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd, owning 3,00,000 shares valued at ₹81.8 crore.
Stock performance of Knowledge Marine for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
KMEW delivered a 1.02% decline over the past week, gained 70.6% in the past six months, and recorded a 31.7% return over the past year.
Shareholding pattern of Knowledge Marine
| Particulars | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| Promoter | 60.70% | 60.70% | 60.70% |
| FII | 0.70% | 0.50% | 0.60% |
| DII | 0.20% | 0.20% | 1.90% |
| Public | 38.40% | 39% | 36.80% |
About Knowledge Marine
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd (NSE: KMEW) operates marine crafts, dredging, repairs, surveys, and vessel management, serving major Indian ports and government agencies, evolving from ship repair to a diversified marine solutions provider today.
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FAQs
A: Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd share price is rising after receiving a ₹384.33 crore, 15-year Green Tug order from Visakhapatnam Port Authority.
A: Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd specializes in marine crafts, dredging, repairs, hydrographic surveys, and technical vessel management across major Indian ports.
A: Ashish Kacholia holds a 2.78% stake in Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd, owning 3,00,000 shares worth ₹81.8 crore.


